Woman, 21, ‘shot dead and her boyfriend injured after man opened fire on them during argument over dog poop’
A WOMAN walking with her boyfriend and his dog was fatally shot by a man yelling at them to pick up the dog's poop, according to police.
The suspect, Michael Close, shot at the couple from inside his own apartment, aiming at them through the window.
The incident took place on Wednesday near Coors Field in , Colorado.
The victim is 21-year-old Isabella Thallas, according to various social media posts and a set up following the incident.
Her boyfriend, Darian Simon, was shot twice but is expected to survive, according to the .
Close, 36, was arrested on Wednesday after initially fleeing the city, according to a Denver police statement released on Thursday.
“My heart just goes out to the family, just sending lots of love and prayers and care to the family at this time,” said family friend Priscilla Rahn, who created the GoFundMe page, according to .
“We just want to wrap our arms around the family and help support and relieve some of that stress.”
People have begun leaving candles and flowers at the scene of the crime.
A candlelight vigil was held nearby on Thursday evening.